Barcley Ashton's Bold Matrimonial Business Plan
Stock broker Barcley Ashton runs a private marriage bureau like a Wall Street operation seeking a sober, economical wife. A stenographer Mary Nelson joins as secretary. when her mother nears death she remains discreet. Barcley finally asks her to marry. she refuses, citing independence and honesty. He confesses flaw and love, asking to prove himself.
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Barcley Ashton
Barclay
Brighton
Wall-st
Buvreau
Barclay's
Mary Nelson
Nelson
Miss Nelson
Sam
Mr. Barclay
Fashions: Mirage Fabrics Lead Spring Silk Trends
The article surveys new silk foulards and mirage fabrics in brown white and blue white schemes. It highlights a heavy molr crepe like foulard with border dots and longitudinal stripe effects, plus a two tone mirage de fantaise silk. shades range from Japanese blue to almond green and maroon. Stripes expand across embroideries and sheers, with gray and light brown suitings harmonized for spring fashion.
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Etian
Paris
Mrs. Eddy Drives Sleigh Through Concord in brisk outing
A dated Concord scene shows Mrs. Eddy in a sleigh on Main Street as the driver Calvin Frye and attendant Mr. Strange coordinate preparations. The carriage, mounted on runners, moves toward Warren Street and Pleasant View, with cautious track crossing and a clear itinerary past the Christian Science Church and Capitol.
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Dencourt
Mainst
Concord
Mrs. Eddy
Calvin Frye
Frye
George Glover
Rye
Fle
Mr. Strange
Strange
Warrensat
Christian Science Church
Main St
Capitol
Warrenst
Pleasant View
Ready Made Garments vs Custom Fit in Fashion
A French woman prefers hand crafted gowns when affordable, explaining stylish appearance. In the United States ready made shops alter ill fitting items, making it hard to spot differences for those with average figures.
Mrs Eddy Seen Attending DailyRide In Concord
A Concord report describes standard daily routines around Mrs. Eddy’s residence. The routine involves a guarded, staged key exchange at the porte cochere as Mrs. Eddy emerges unassisted to the coach, with assistants and guards maintaining privacy amid court proceedings.
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Concord
N. H
Siddy
Mra Eddy
L. C. Strange
Mrs. Eddy
Frye
A Painter's Daughter Visits In Ohio Town
Molly Daub of Rice Ohio has been visiting with John Majors and family the past week in Antwerp Ohio.
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Molly Daub
Rice, O
John Majors
Antwerp
One-Hoss Shay Campaign In Wisconsin Senate Race
Milwaukee March 12 Walter L Hauser plans to begin his bid for United States senate as violets bloom in Wisconsin. The campaign has been nicknamed the one-hoss shay campaign by jokers, a nod to Hauser's effort to succeed Spooner.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Walter L. Hauser
Spooner
United States
Tlauser
One Hoss Shay Poesy or Poise In Wisconsin Senate Race
Hauser, a practical farmer, seeks a Senate nomination via primary in Wisconsin. He plans to tour farmers, discuss plowing and crops, and build a constituency while advocating tariff revision and an income tax on swollen fortunes. He lacks strong backing but has wide acquaintance and a secretary of state record under La Follette.
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United States Senate
Hauser
Wisconsin
Recordi Ag
la Vollette
Couture for lingerie influenced garment details and trims
The article describes sewing details for a lingerie inspired cover, corset bag, and related accessories. It notes two wide ribbon strips for the cover, shoulder straps with beading, a vatiste beading waist, and white silk petticoats. It also explains making a silk corset bag with a cotton wool interlining and a powder sachet, plus decorative scenters and lace frills.
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Ana
Snow Plant Found in Sierra Nevada and Beyond
A Fresno resident reports a rare growth called the Snow Plant, a fungus-like plant that emerges through snow in early spring. It reaches up to 12 inches, is brilliant red, and is found only above about 5,000 feet, with occurrences in the Sierra Nevada and nine other regions worldwide.
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Sierra Nevada
Moun
Fresno
Cal
Chewing Gum Habit Spreads Beyond America
A Glasgow dispatch notes that chewing gum, once mainly an American habit, has spread to Scotland where a large portion of the population now chews gum. The trend reflects growing global adoption beyond the United States.
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America
Glasgow
Scotland
Spring Walking Costume with Biscuit Cloth Fashion Details
The marching dress features Henrietta cloth with a di agonal brown thread across biscuit colored fabric. It showcases a short waisted Eton coat with trimmed sleeves and corseted biscuit skirt, pale brown taffeta strappings, a lace bodice yoke, and a brown silk cravat with a stiff bow. Delft blue accents appear in the marine doll and burnt Leghorn mushroom hat tilted to the left.
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Eton
Delft
Excerpted Clever Quips From a Train Car Conversation
A stream of witty lines and quick quips unfolds aboard a parlor car, referencing steams shovels, photographers, and ge vent names. Notable asides include Murat Halstead, Percy, and a gossip of public figures in a brisk montage of era chatter.
Two Georges of the Past and Present Contrast
In a West Lafayette Indicator piece, the author compares George Washington and a contemporary editor, noting shared service to country and civic roles while contrasting quiet programs with modern news access. The column cites personal history, local politics, and lighter touches about media and theater.
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Washington
George
Colonies
United States
West Lafayette
Lafayette Township
Electric Theater
Carson City
Indicator
National Park
Up to Date Patterns From The Sun Ten Cent Patterns
The Sun offers ten cent patterns from a leading pattern company. A different pattern is described daily and includes seam allowances. Send ten cents, pattern number and size, plus name and address to The Sun Fashion Department by post.
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the Sun
Pnostpai
Fashion Department
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